Strategic Contract & Supplier Relationships Lead

NSW Education Standards Authority; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Ongoing full-time role

Job summary

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) is seeking a Senior Contract and Supplier Relationship Officer to oversee contract governance and supplier performance across the organisation. You will provide expert advice, manage risks, and aim to maximise value for stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

The role offers Sydney CBD proximity with hybrid work arrangements and a full-time, ongoing structure. The successful candidate will have proven experience in contracts and supplier management, strong

Qualifications

• Experience managing contracts and supplier relationships in complex environments.
• Ability to provide strategic advice to stakeholders on contract variations and improvements.
• Strong skills in risk identification and mitigation, dispute resolution and governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer contract management plans to ensure obligations and performance outcomes.
• Monitor supplier performance and address non-performance while driving continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate contract information and coordinate contract activities to support value-for-money outcomes.
• Advise on supplier segmentation, relationship strategies and contract approaches.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial, contractual, operational, financial and reputational risks.
• Advise stakeholders on contract conditions, variations and risks for informed decisions.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maximise value.
• Manage supplier disputes and address performance concerns proactively.

Skills

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) is seeking a Senior Contract and Supplier Relationship Officer to oversee contract governance and supplier performance across the organisation. You will provide expert advice, manage risks, and aim to maximise value for stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

The role offers Sydney CBD proximity with hybrid work arrangements and a full-time, ongoing structure. The successful candidate will have proven experience in contracts and supplier management, strong